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The Smash Academy Is Here
by Elise Danielle

The Smash Academy Is Here: Building the Future of Pickleball in the Georgian Triangle

On December 16th, something awesome happened at Smash Pickleball Collingwood. The Smash Academy logo went up on the wall by courts 5 and 6. It’s not just branding, it’s a statement. The Academy is now the centerpiece of Smash Collingwood’s strategy to give the Georgian Triangle pickleball community every opportunity to elevate their game, from […]
GOOD Games 2026
by Elise Danielle

The GOOD Games Are Coming to Calgary and Pickleball Takes Center Stage

It’s official: The GOOD Games are heading West. Canada’s biggest festival of sport, play, and community is expanding into Calgary, taking over the BMO Centre from February 13-15, 2026 as part of Chinook Blast, Calgary’s winter festival. And for the first time, pickleball is taking center stage with the inaugural GOOD Games Calgary Winter Pickleball […]
Second Pre-Season Trade, Drive & United
by Elise Danielle

Second Pre-Season Trade: United Move Up, Drive Improve Depth Picks

The Detroit-Windsor Drive have made their second trade of the offseason, this time dealing with Toronto United in a move that shows two different draft philosophies at play. The Trade Detroit-Windsor Drive receive: Round 4, Pick 7 (10) Round 5, Pick 7 (18) Toronto United receive: Round 3, Pick 6 (3) Round 6, Pick 6 […]
First Ever CNPL Qualifier in the Maritimes.
by Elise Danielle

Making History in the Maritimes and What’s Coming This Weekend

The path to the 2026 CNPL Draft is heating up, and we’re watching history unfold across the country. Halifax Makes History Last week, something special happened in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. On December 6th, Crosscourt Pickleball hosted the first-ever CNPL qualifier event in the Maritimes, a landmark moment for Atlantic Canadian pickleball. The Dink Minor […]
by Elise Danielle

Your Shot at History: 2026 CNPL Draft Registration Now Open

The countdown is on. Draft day is January 27, 2026, and registration to enter the player pool is officially open. For the next two months, aspiring CNPL players have their window to register for what promises to be the most anticipated draft in league history. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor looking to return to the […]
by Elise Danielle

Draft Day Approaches: Breaking Down Each Team’s Roster Needs for C4

With free agency complete and rosters partially filled, the January 27 draft takes center stage as the defining moment for C4 roster construction. Every team must build to six total players, three female and three open, and the path to get there looks dramatically different across the league. Teams Drafting Three Players Five teams have […]
by Elise Danielle

Free Agency Frenzy: Brewers, Drive, and Pronghorns Add to Their Rosters

The CNPL free agency period is coming to a close as three more teams pulled the trigger on impact signings, bringing the total to five free agent acquisitions across the league. The Southwestern Ontario Brewers, Detroit-Windsor Drive, have locked in their third players ahead of the C4 draft, joining the London Smash, Toronto United, and […]
by Elise Danielle

Defending Champions Strike Back: Montreal Lions Sign Christina Chin

The Montreal Lions aren’t backing down. Shortly after losing Anne-Sophie Courteau to the London Smash in free agency, the defending CNPL champions have made a statement signing of their own, bringing in Christina Chin to bolster their quest for a threepeat in the C4 season. Chin, last seasons #1 overall pick, joins captain Ernesto Fajardo, […]
by Elise Danielle

Your Path to the CNPL: 2026 Draft Qualification Events Announced

The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is excited to announce multiple opportunities for players across Canada to qualify for the highly anticipated 2026 CNPL Draft, scheduled for January 27, 2026. Upcoming Qualifier Events: CANADA The Dink Minor League Pickleball West – Regional Showdown @ IPOP Burnaby Date: November 8, 2025 Location: Burnaby, BC Registration: CAD […]
by Elise Danielle

Eight More Stars Lock In on Deadline Day

The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) re-signing deadline came and went, at the end of October 31 with a flurry of activity, as teams across the league secured key pieces for the upcoming C4 season. Eight more players officially re-signed with their respective clubs, bringing clarity and excitement as rosters take shape for what promises […]